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Rust

Install and manage a Rust server (Facepunch) on Linux with SteamCMD. Includes automatic updates, Oxide plugins and optimizations.

Platform	Support	Notes
Linux	✅ Native	Recommended
Windows	✅ Native

Rust is one of the most resource-demanding survival games. A server with at least 8 GB of RAM and 4 CPU cores is the minimum for standard maps.

Requirements

Component	Minimum	Recommended
RAM	8 GB	16+ GB
CPU	4 core	6-8 core
Disk	20 GB SSD	40+ GB NVMe
OS	Ubuntu 22.04 / Debian 12	Ubuntu 22.04
Port	28015 UDP	:

Preparation

Dependencies and dedicated user

bash

# Install 32-bit dependencies for SteamCMD
dpkg --add-architecture i386
apt update
apt install -y lib32gcc-s1 curl wget screen

# Create dedicated user (never use root for gameserver)
useradd -m -s /bin/bash rustserver
su - rustserver

Install SteamCMD

bash

mkdir ~/steamcmd && cd ~/steamcmd
curl -sqL "https://steamcdn-a.akamaihd.net/client/installer/steamcmd_linux.tar.gz" | tar zxvf -

Rust Server Installation

bash

# Create server directory
mkdir ~/rust_server

# Download/update server (AppID 258550)
~/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh \
  +force_install_dir ~/rust_server \
  +login anonymous \
  +app_update 258550 validate \
  +quit

Installation takes 10-20 minutes depending on network speed (~10 GB).

Configuration and Startup

Startup script

bash

nano ~/start_rust.sh

bash

#!/bin/bash
cd ~/rust_server

./RustDedicated \
  -batchmode \
  -nographics \
  +server.ip 0.0.0.0 \
  +server.port 28015 \
  +server.tickrate 30 \
  +server.hostname "My Rust Server" \
  +server.description "Server managed by DeluxHost" \
  +server.url "https://deluxhost.net" \
  +server.worldsize 3500 \
  +server.seed 12345 \
  +server.maxplayers 50 \
  +server.saveinterval 600 \
  +rcon.port 28016 \
  +rcon.password "CHANGE_THIS_PASSWORD" \
  +rcon.web 1 \
  2>&1 | tee ~/rust_server/logs/server.log

bash

chmod +x ~/start_rust.sh
mkdir ~/rust_server/logs

Background startup with screen

bash

screen -S rust ./start_rust.sh

# Detach with Ctrl+A, D
# Reattach with:
screen -r rust

systemd service (recommended)

Return to root user:

bash

exit   # exit from rustserver
nano /etc/systemd/system/rust-server.service

ini

[Unit]
Description=Rust Dedicated Server
After=network.target

[Service]
User=rustserver
Group=rustserver
WorkingDirectory=/home/rustserver/rust_server
ExecStart=/home/rustserver/start_rust.sh
ExecStop=/bin/kill -SIGINT $MAINPID
Restart=on-failure
RestartSec=30
KillSignal=SIGINT
TimeoutStopSec=60

[Install]
WantedBy=multi-user.target

bash

systemctl daemon-reload
systemctl enable --now rust-server
systemctl status rust-server

Firewall

bash

ufw allow 28015/udp   # main server
ufw allow 28016/tcp   # RCON (only if necessary, limit to trusted IPs)

Don't expose the RCON port on the internet without protecting it. Use a firewall to limit it to your IP, or access it via SSH tunnel.

Update the Server

Rust updates every Thursday. Servers not updated are removed from official server list.

bash

# Stop server
systemctl stop rust-server

# Update via SteamCMD (as rustserver user)
su - rustserver -c "~/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~/rust_server +login anonymous +app_update 258550 +quit"

# Restart
systemctl start rust-server

Automatic weekly update

bash

# Add to rustserver user's crontab
su - rustserver -c 'crontab -e'

bash

# Every Thursday at 8:00 PM (after Facepunch update)
0 20 * * 4 systemctl stop rust-server && ~/steamcmd/steamcmd.sh +force_install_dir ~/rust_server +login anonymous +app_update 258550 +quit && systemctl start rust-server

Plugins with Oxide/uMod

Oxide is the most used plugin framework for Rust.

bash

# Download Oxide installer
su - rustserver
cd ~/rust_server
curl -sqL https://umod.org/games/rust/download -o oxide.zip
unzip -o oxide.zip
rm oxide.zip

Plugins (.cs or .dll) go in ~/rust_server/oxide/plugins/. Reload without restart:

bash

# Via RCON (use rcon-cli or web panel)
oxide.reload PluginName
oxide.reload *        # reload all

Useful Admin Commands

Connect via RCON with a client like rcon.io or rcon-cli:

bash

# Give admin to a player
ownerid STEAMID64 "PlayerName" "DeluxAdmin"

# Kick/ban
kick STEAMID64 "reason"
ban STEAMID64 "reason"

# Save server manually
server.save

# See connected players
players

# Wipe map (keeps blueprints)
wipe

Performance Optimization

bash

# Add to your startup script:
+server.tickrate 30         # default 30, reduce to 20 for less CPU
+ai.think false             # disable AI (reduced PVE)
+server.stability false     # less structural calculations
+server.pve false           # standard PVP

With worldsize 3500 you need about 8-10 GB of RAM. To save, use worldsize 2000 (6 GB). Largest map (worldsize 6000) requires 14+ GB.

Monitor Logs

bash

# Live logs
journalctl -u rust-server -f

# Last 100 lines
journalctl -u rust-server --lines 100 --no-pager

Tips & Tweaks

Server Performance Flags

Add to your startup script for optimization:

bash

# FPS and tickrate settings
+server.fps 200             # 200 = buttery smooth, 60 = low CPU
+server.tickrate 30         # Higher = more responsive, more CPU
+server.description "My Server on DeluxHost"

# Performance tweaks
+ai.think false             # Disable AI thinking (save CPU)
+server.stability false     # Reduce physics calculations
+server.pve false           # Standard PVP

# Connection optimization
+net.packetlog false        # Reduce logging overhead
+net.read 256               # Network bandwidth

Common configurations:

Server Type	FPS	Tickrate	AI	Notes
Small PVP	200	30	off	~4-8 players
Medium	100	20	off	20-30 players
Large	60	15	off	50+ players
No-wipe	100	30	on	PvE-focused

Wipe Schedule

Example: Monthly wipes on first Thursday at 5 PM UTC

bash

# In startup script, add server announcement:
+server.description "Monthly wipe: First Thursday @ 5PM UTC"

Automate wipe with backup:

bash

# Add to root crontab for 1st Thursday at 4:55 PM (before wipe)
55 16 * * 4 [ $(date +\%d) -le 07 ] && systemctl stop rust-server && \
  tar -czf /backups/rust-pre-wipe-$(date +\%Y\%m\%d).tar.gz /home/rustserver/rust_server/server/ && \
  rm -rf /home/rustserver/rust_server/server/*.sav && \
  systemctl start rust-server

RCON Web Panel

Access server console via web:

bash

# In startup script:
+rcon.web 1
+rcon.port 28016
+rcon.password "your_secure_password"

Then browse: http://SERVER_IP:28016 (requires password)

Popular RCON clients:

Useful Admin Commands (RCON)

Command	Purpose
`players`	List connected players with IDs
`ownerid <STEAMID64> "Name" "Reason"`	Add admin
`moderatorid <STEAMID64>`	Add moderator
`removemoderator <STEAMID64>`	Remove moderator
`removeowner <STEAMID64>`	Remove admin
`kick <STEAMID64> "Reason"`	Kick player
`ban <STEAMID64> "Reason"`	Ban player (persistent)
`unban <STEAMID64>`	Remove ban
`banid <STEAMID64> "Reason"`	Ban by ID
`banlist`	Show all bans
`server.save`	Manual save
`quit`	Graceful shutdown

Oxide Plugin Commands

Manage plugins via RCON:

bash

# Reload plugin
oxide.reload PluginName

# Reload all plugins
oxide.reload *

# Unload plugin
oxide.unload PluginName

# Load plugin
oxide.load PluginName

# Show version
oxide.version

Popular plugins:

Memory and Map Size Tuning

Relationship between worldsize and RAM:

Worldsize	Recommended RAM	Player Capacity
2000	6 GB	20-30
3500	8-10 GB	40-50
4500	12 GB	60-80
6000	16+ GB	100+

bash

# In startup script
+server.worldsize 3500
+server.seed 12345     # For reproducibility
+server.salt 54321

Bandwidth and Network Optimization

bash

# Server startup flags for network tuning
+net.packetlog 0
+net.read 256
+net.write 256
+server.tickrate 30    # Lower = less bandwidth
+server.fps 100        # Lower = less updates

Monitoring and Health Checks

bash

# Server running status
systemctl status rust-server

# Memory and CPU usage
ps aux | grep RustDedicated

# Active connections
ss -tulnp | grep 28015

# Disk usage (server saves can grow)
du -h /home/rustserver/rust_server/server/

# Check for crashes in logs
journalctl -u rust-server -n 50 | grep -i "crash\|fatal"

# Last 10 messages (online players, etc.)
tail -10 ~/rust_server/logs/server.log

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Server not showing in list:

Players experiencing lag/stuttering:

High CPU usage:

rcon.io - Web-based
Rusty - Desktop
rcon-cli - Command-line
Kits: free items at spawn
NoEscape: prevent building in caves
VendingSetup: vending machines
Duels: PvP arena plugin
Backpacks: portable storage
Update server (wipes every Thursday)
Check sv_setsteamaccount is set (Oxide requirement)
Verify firewall allows 28015 UDP
Reduce tickrate: +server.tickrate 20
Reduce FPS: +server.fps 100
Check /worldsize (reduce map size if needed)
Monitor RAM: free -h
Disable AI: +ai.think false
Lower FPS: +server.fps 60
Reduce tickrate: +server.tickrate 15
Check installed plugins (some are resource-heavy)

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